Ye'lib Tibs (Keto Modified)
Spiced Pan-fried Beef Heart
Yes, with a tweak: request no injera or bread. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
Beef heart, sliced and sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger, and a blend of Ethiopian spices (often mild berbere or alicha spice blend). A flavorful and nutrient-dense offal dish, naturally keto when served without injera and starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef heart, red onion, garlic, ginger, niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) or cooking oil, salt, black pepper, mild berbere or alicha spice blend.
How to make it keto
Request no injera or bread. Ensure no potatoes or carrots. Request as a standalone meat dish.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ኢንjera ወይም ዳቦ አያስፈልግም። ድንች ወይም ካሮት እንዳይጨመር። ስጋው ብቻውን ይምጣ።
No injera or bread, please. Ensure no potatoes or carrots are added. Just the meat.
Watch out for
Onions, potential hidden sugar in spice blends.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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